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of Madake (589), and the leaves resemble those of Medake (591).<br />
Its sprouts appear in May, and are provided with thick strong<br />
sheaths.<br />
721. Bambusa sp., Jap. To-chiku ; a garden bamboo<br />
having a stem attaining to a height of about 10 fts.<br />
with a diameter<br />
of about 1 inch. The stems and leaves resemble the preceding,<br />
but tbe leaves somewhat thinner, and the stems lighter coloured.<br />
The distance between every knot is<br />
very long. The branches<br />
grow<br />
in thick clusters.<br />
722. Bambusa sp., Jap. Kan-chiku ; a garden bamboo<br />
attaining to a height of 5-6 fts. It is used for hedges. Its full<br />
grown height is about 10 fts. with a diameter of about 1 inch.<br />
The stem is purplish in the upper part.<br />
From late autumn to<br />
winter, it<br />
produces the young sprouts, which are good to eat.<br />
Phyllostachys bambusoides, S.etZ.<br />
723. Jap. Ya-dake, Ya-shino ; a wild bamboo<br />
attaining to a height of 7-8 fts. The leaves are broad and<br />
large, resembling those of Kuwa-zasa (732). As the stem is<br />
slender and strong, it is used to make arrows. It is also useful<br />
for making baskets, sieves, etc.<br />
Bambusa vulgaris,<br />
Wendl.<br />
724. Jap. Taisan-chiku, Tvgin-chiku ; a<br />
garden bamboo attaining to a height of 20-30 fts., with a diameter<br />
of about 2J inches. The stem is deep green with low even knots,<br />
and the leaves are broad, being very beautiful. It is easily propagated<br />
by cutting, but as it is originated in warm regions, it is<br />
often injured by cold.<br />
Arundinaria Hindsii, Munro.<br />
725. ^ . Jap. Taimin-chiku, Daimyo-dake ; a<br />
garden bamboo attaining to a height of about 10 fts., with a diameter<br />
of about 1 inch. The leaves and branches are slender and<br />
fine. The small plants are planted in pots or between rocks, and<br />
sometimes in water basins. The stems are suitable to make flutes.<br />
726. Bambusa sp., .lap. Kansan-chiku ; a garden bamboo<br />
attaining to a height of about 10 fts.,<br />
with the stem about an inch